EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Sacramento’s Gold Rush Days Back With Water Saving PlanMay 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter it was called off in 2014 due to the drought, Old Town Sacramento's Gold Rush Days is back in 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEmergency Drought Response Part of Brown's Budget RevisionsMay 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonGovernor Jerry Brown has proposed an additional $ 2 billion in his revised budget to help California respond to the drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Pool Construction Soars During DroughtMay 13, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe drought isn't stopping Californians from building swimming pools. In fact, they built more pools last year than in any year since before the Great Recession. Some local water agencies don’t mind. Others are cracking down. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Folsom Rolls Out Rebates, Water Conservation PlanMay 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceLess than a day after state regulators issued new water conservation guidelines, the City of Folsom rolled out its plan to reduce water use. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezNew Proposed Water LawsApril 30, 2015As Mark Twain said, water is for fighting over. He should have said, it’s even worse during a drought. Amy Quinton will take us through the latest conservation rules proposed by the state and what they might mean for communities. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown Ramps Up Conservation EnforcementApril 28, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is giving water agencies and cities more power to enforce conservation requirements.
EnvironmentReaching High Conservation Rate May Be Difficult For Sacramento AreaApril 27, 2015 | Amy QuintonSome areas in the Sacramento region will have to reduce water use by 36 percent under proposed emergency drought rules from state water regulators. How urban suppliers will reach that goal varies. Enforcement is likely to increase everywhere. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Drought: New Proposed Water Reduction Plan ReleasedApril 18, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe State Water Resources Control Board has released new proposed regulations on water use in California.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: U.S. Water Use Declined Before Current Drought BeganApril 15, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new report shows that total water use in the United States declined across all sectors, including agriculture, from 2005 to 2010. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTensions Appear Amidst Dwindling Water SupplyApril 9, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown says it’s time for California to pull together to get through the drought. It’s a message aimed at people with competing water needs. And that’s created some tension. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
